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NASA Space Shuttle Manual
David Baker
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Description for NASA Space Shuttle Manual
Hardcover. Describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. Num Pages: 196 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 278 x 16. Weight in Grams: 862.
Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. The Shuttle's internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. 'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com
Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. The Shuttle's internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. 'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com
Product Details
Publisher
Zenith Press,
Number of pages
196
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Somerset, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844258666
SKU
V9781844258666
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99-9
About David Baker
David Baker joined the US space programme during the Apollo years and later worked on the development of NASA’s Shuttle. He has written widely on spaceflight technology and is editor of Aviation News. He lives in Kent.
Reviews for NASA Space Shuttle Manual
'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com ‘detailed insight...wonderful...An inspiring read.’ Spaceflight ‘a must-have item’ BBC Sky At Night Magazine